A young woman stands turned toward us, arms drawn protectively across her body, her gaze direct and slightly wary. Pavel Filin builds the figure with loose, thickly worked brushstrokes, letting flashes of red, teal, and yellow break through the pale flesh tones and the misty green-grey background. This original oil painting balances vulnerability with a quiet defiance, the figure emerging from soft atmosphere into sharp focus at the eyes and mouth. Available to view at Art Gallery Teplice.